Huawei nova 5i Pro
#2556
Samsung Galaxy A50s
#2070Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Samsung Galaxy A50s
Performance
83.676.6
Camera
47.447.4
Display
58.982.8
Battery
28.128.1
Build
67.971.8
Connectivity
59.362.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.052.0
Summary
- The Huawei nova 5i Pro features a 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A50s has a slightly larger 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~403 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the nova 5i Pro is powered by the Kirin 810 chipset, whereas the A50s uses the Exynos 9611, with both offering adequate performance for daily tasks.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera and a 32 MP selfie camera, but the A50s includes an additional ultrawide lens.
- Battery capacity is identical at 4000 mAh, but the nova 5i Pro supports faster charging at 20W compared to the A50s's 15W.
- Both devices run Android 9.0, with the A50s being upgradable to Android 11, providing a potentially better software experience in the long run.
- Build quality is comparable, with the nova 5i Pro using a glass front and plastic back, while the A50s features Gorilla Glass 3 on the front.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Samsung Galaxy A50s
General
Release Date
2019
2019, August 22
Announced
2019
2019, August 22
Description
Versions: SPN-AL00/SPN-TL00 (China)
Versions: SM-A507FN/DS (Global); SM-A507F/DS (Vietnam); SM-A5070 (Hong Kong, China)
Display
Size
6.26"
6.4"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~412 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 810 (7 nm)
Exynos 9611 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Mali-G52 MP6
Mali-G72 MP3
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
32 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
20W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
156.1 x 73.9 x 8.3 mm (6.15 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
158.5 x 74.5 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 2.93 x 0.30 in)
Weight
178 g
169 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Aurora, Emerald Green
Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass